Upcoming Events & Conferences

SCBWI conferences are held bi-annually in Australia and Bologna (Italy) and annually in Los Angeles (August) and New York (February). All these conferences are professional and provide excellent networking opportunities and wonderful insights into what is happening in our industry. Please note that pre-registration is required for all conferences.

In Australia and New Zealand

4th International SCBWI Australia and New Zealand Conference

Friday June 29
Registration and opening illustrators' exhibition
Manuscript critiques

Saturday June 30
Day - Kids & YA Literature festival
Evening – conference dinner with music.

Sunday July 1
All day panels & talks
Manuscript critiques

Monday July 2
Optional illustrator and writer intensives.
Manuscript critiques

See the full conference details and make your booking.

Overseas Conferences

Information on the Los Angeles conference (August) or the New York Conference (February) can be found on the International SCBWI website. Information on the SCBWI Bologna conference can be found at SCBWIBologna.org. Each conference has a different focus.

Additionally, other SCBWI chapters around the world organise conferences and Australian members are always welcomed heartily at these events! To see if there is a conference or event in a part of the world that you are visiting click on the events page of the international SCBWI website and then register.

For enquiries or further information about any of the conferences contact the Co-Regional Advisors for Australia and New Zealand Christopher Cheng or Susanne Gervay at info@scbwiaustralia.org.

Local Events

See more information on our events being held in each location.

• New South Wales
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Victoria
• Western Australia
• New Zealand